US lawmakers press Israel to let cancer patients out of Gaza for treatment
Group of lawmakers call on Trump administration to facilitate medical evacuations out of Gaza amid dearth of services.
Man charged with kidnap and murder of Sydney woman whose body has not been found
Woman, 58, was last heard from Monday afternoon and her car was found the next day
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A man has been charged over the alleged kidnapping and murder of a woman whose body is yet to be found.
Police have been investigating the disappearance of a 58-year-old woman who failed to returned to her home in Sydney’s north-west on Tuesday.
Continue reading...Man pleads guilty to slaying top Democrat and her husband in Minnesota
Murder of Melissa and Mark Hortman by man disguised as police officer prompted concerns about political violence in US.
India protests US strike that killed 3 Indian sailors – DW.com
- India protests US strike that killed 3 Indian sailors DW.com
- Fury in India as its sailors become collateral damage in Trump’s war with Iran CNN
- Rahul Gandhi attacks PM over deaths of Indian seafarers in U.S. strikes The Hindu
- 'I will come home safely': Indian sailor's last words to wife before a US strike killed him BBC
- US-Iran ceasefire? Not for Indian sailors being killed in Hormuz Al Jazeera
Trump nominates Jay Clayton as top US intelligence official after pushback on Bill Pulte
US president had faced widespread criticism of his decision to install a controversial ally, Bill Pulte
Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former head of the top US markets watchdog, to be the country’s leading intelligence official.
The US president faced widespread criticism of his decision to install a controversial ally, Bill Pulte, as acting director of national intelligence while searching for a permanent candidate.
Continue reading...Jimenez and Quinones net as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
World Cup 2026 cohosts Mexico open the tournament with 2-0 win against South Africa, who were reduced to nine men.
McGovern, Markey, Van Hollen, Dean, Dexter Lead 57 Congressional Democrats in Demanding Medical Evacuations for Palestinian Cancer Patients – House.gov
World Cup mania at Mexico’s Zocalo Square
Jubilant football fans at Mexico City’s Zocalo Square are ready for the World Cup Opener at the city’s centre.
What happened, and who performed at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
Musical performances, colour, and fan excitement precede the World Cup's opening game in Mexico City.
Ukraine to ask for $20B to make Russia ‘burn’ – politico.eu
- Ukraine to ask for $20B to make Russia ‘burn’ politico.eu
- Ukraine to ask allies for additional US$20bn so Russia can "burn even more" – Politico Українська правда
- Ukraine Seeks Additional $20 Billion in Military Aid to Make Russia ‘Burn’ Kyiv Post
- Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says Reuters
- Ukraine Seeks Additional $20 Billion From Its Allies to Fight russia: How Many Drones, Cruise Missiles Could Be Purchased Defense Express
How puppets are helping women and children in Gaza cope with trauma
A puppet show project in Gaza is using storytelling and creative workshops to help women and children process trauma.
UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe – Reuters
- UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe Reuters
- Top US ally's defense chief quits, warns military lacks resources for rising threats Fox News
- U.K. defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn’t willing to spend enough on the military NBC News
- Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party BBC
- New UK Defense Chief Warns of ‘Challenges’ Amid Spending Fight Bloomberg.com
Minister condemns ‘racist thuggery’ as violence returns to Northern Ireland
The return of unrest to the province, which suffered decades of sectarian violence, has provoked deep concern.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests
There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.
Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years in detention
Israeli authorities released Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef after more than two years in administrative detention.
Flip flop or deliberate? – Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
Flip flop or deliberate? – Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
Flip flop or deliberate? – Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
Trump administration sanctions Cuba’s national oil company, blasts Castros
Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces Union Cuba-Petroleo as having 'unlawfully expropriated' US resources.
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say – Reuters
- US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say Reuters
- Women Who Fled Iran Are to Be Deported to Central African Republic, Lawyers Say The New York Times
- US-Central African Republic Deportation Agreement Escalates Attack on Immigrants and Puts Lives at Risk Just Security
- Trump to deport Iranian women to African country deemed too dangerous for travel The Telegraph
- Report: CAR to accept third-country deportees from US africanews.com